Merchant and doctor

Chapter 2040 Strange Land
Seeing that the demonstration had been completed, Bian Mu easily withdrew his technique, and the egg-sized ball of energy disappeared without a trace in less than 3 seconds.

"I started learning this stuff a bit late, and I've mostly been self-taught. I've never had a master. At most, I learned a little from my grandpa when I was a kid. If it were a real expert, that little ball of energy would have appeared and disappeared in the blink of an eye! And the two balls of energy could even chase and play with each other, just like clowns making a scene on stage." As he spoke, Bian Mu put the sleeve of his shirt back on his right arm.

The relative seemed a bit discouraged, and nodded with an awkward smile, unsure of what to say in response.

“I’ve read in relevant professional literature that there’s a kind of pneumatically driven scalpel abroad, which should be for extremely precise ophthalmic surgery, the most minimally invasive of minimally invasive surgeries. It’s controlled by a high-energy computer and performs extremely precise surgical operations at the gas molecule level. We are far from reaching that level right now. Moreover, I haven’t formally and systematically practiced the more precise traditional guiding techniques, so I certainly can’t reach that level either. We can’t compare to them. However… when performing the actual surgery, I do use qi to guide the surgical movements of my hands. The underlying medical logic is completely consistent with the most advanced pneumatic minimally invasive scalpels abroad. The difference is that they can achieve high-energy computer-driven operation, while we rely on the combined force of human strength, brainpower, and internal energy. So… even if you and I cooperate sincerely and compile very cutting-edge medical textbooks and teaching materials, where will the major hospitals and clinics train doctors like me?!” Bian Mu asked a few questions in a friendly manner.

At this point, Bian Mu no longer cared much about the other party's attitude.

"It was indeed a bit of a surprise... I didn't expect it... We were too naive before..." The relative seemed a little embarrassed.

“We can barely be considered relatives, so I’ll be frank. There’s a problem with those new types of Chinese surgery… Western medicine uses high-precision surgical equipment like endoscopes to perform procedures, but I have to use special needles and other Chinese surgical instruments with equal or even greater precision to achieve the same level of difficulty. To put it bluntly, because we use qi to control force, our surgery is indeed more refined and precise than theirs, especially in terms of post-operative recovery, with almost no sequelae. In addition, this surgery is based entirely on the patient’s recent pulse, which is completely different from the basic concepts of Western medicine, and can even be said to be completely unrelated. There is practically no connection between the two. Therefore, for you to use Western minimally invasive microsurgery as an analogy, and talk to me about commercial development, investment, and corresponding profits under this premise, is completely irrelevant from the start. In short, the two types of minimally invasive microsurgery are completely within two different logical systems, and there is no comparison between them.” Towards the end, Bian Mu’s tone and manner became more forceful, putting pressure on his relative.

Of course, Bian Mu had no intention of doing so.

The relative immediately fell silent.

The relative gradually realized that this person in front of him was probably the only one in the country who could perform such a difficult new type of Chinese surgery.

He was also convinced that Bian Mu had already grasped the basic theoretical framework of this kind of microsurgery, whether he had figured it out on his own or learned it from some master. Judging from the subtle air of江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the world of martial arts and chivalry) about Bian Mu, he wouldn't tell him the truth.

It was a kind of outwardly gentle but inwardly ruthless chivalrous spirit, a chivalrous spirit wrapped in the air of a gentleman and a kind and polite demeanor. He knew very well that this kind of person should never be easily provoked!
Although Bian Mu couldn't figure out what his relative was thinking at all, he could guess a bit from the way the relative looked at him, who was arrogant at first but obsequious at the end.

"To work in our field, you need to reach a certain peak in clinical practice. You've probably heard about that. Since I graduated, I've had less than five years of real clinical experience. So... who would dare to commercialize something without extensive clinical validation?! You might end up with medical criminal liability in the future." The last two sentences were Bian Mu deliberately trying to scare his relative.

With an awkward expression, the relative nodded slightly, still unsure how to respond. He simply took a couple of sips of his coffee as a demonstration, almost choking on the last sip.

So embarrassing!

Having achieved his goal, Bian Mu still had a lot of trouble to deal with! He didn't have the time or inclination to waste on awkward small talk, so after a few polite words, Bian Mu took his leave.

On the drive back, Bian Mu considered calling Qi Yuewei to reply, but then thought that since they were in a relationship, there should be at least some understanding and trust between them, and at the very least, some tacit agreement, right? With that in mind, Bian Mu didn't contact Qi Yuewei again and drove all the way back to the Wu family's old house.

As the autumn rains fall again, Bian Mu guesses that there should be fewer people catching colds and fevers this winter.

……

The next day at noon, just after 11 a.m., Bian Mu took advantage of the patient's recovery time to make a special trip to Accountant Yu's office on the first floor. Sure enough, Accountant Yu was genuinely anxious, her internal heat rising and her mind wandering. Her oral cavity had the weakest circulatory system, which eventually developed into a minor ailment there.

"Let me take your pulse! Maybe your hard-earned Orostachys will come in handy." As she spoke, Bian Mu sat down opposite Accountant Yu and took her pulse.

Upon hearing this, Accountant Yu's beautiful eyes widened immediately, staring intently at Bian Mu's fingers, as if she were placing all her hopes for the happiness of her future on the pair of divine hands that were recognized by the Lijin TCM community.

……

"It's still a bit short of the mark. No matter what, you're still one of us. There are some things that are too difficult for me to do. There are no outsiders here right now. Just kidding! If this were any of the other patients in the lobby, I would have to hold it in for a while longer! You and Teacher Yu are both sensible people, so there are some things we can talk about in advance."

"You've been in our clinic for a while now, so I can intuitively guess some medical principles. It's alright! Just treat her as you see fit. I've been cooped up at home for so many years, so I'm not very experienced or knowledgeable. At the clinic, I see you cure one rare case today and create another miracle on your house call tomorrow, but when it comes to me, you're all silent... I get anxious and..."

"Hehe... That's how traditional Chinese medicine treats illnesses. We have to do everything we can to create the optimal 'medical environment' for treatment. Otherwise, how could we easily cure your chronic illness that has accumulated over so many years? It's good to have this out in the open. I'll call Teacher Yu later. It's starting to rain again! I'll treat you to lunch. Let's go out for hot pot with Dr. Gong. I'll explain some things to you during the meal so that Teacher Yu won't be so worried about losing sleep and appetite lately."

I'm sorry for causing you trouble!

"What are you saying? We're family! You do seem to have a bit of a sore throat, so let's have some clear soup."

"Thank you for your trouble, curator."

With a smile, Bian Mu went out to her own clinic to keep busy.

……

"Little Sheep" hot pot, with its highland flavor, features a clear broth and goji berry red broth base that smells incredibly authentic.

The four of them sat around the table chatting and laughing, enjoying their meal.

"The environment in which the houseleek grows is quite special. I carefully selected this spot. Recently, there has been a lot of rain, so the soil on the eaves has naturally become finer. In a while, when we use the medicine, the houseleek will actually become a secondary ingredient, like a catalyst. What I really need is the fine layer of soil between the tiles and between the houseleek plants; that's the main ingredient. Also, I need to go back to my hometown to catch some medicinal fish and collect some wild herbs from the mountains. Finally, we'll prepare a dose and test its effectiveness," Bian Mu explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the Yu father and daughter were overjoyed. Mr. Yu was so excited that he couldn't utter a few complete words of thanks for a long time. Dr. Gong interjected a few words, which calmed Mr. Yu down a bit. In the end, he couldn't hold back his tears and realized that his beloved daughter had finally survived the ordeal. The old man was filled with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.

Bian Mu and Dr. Gong gently comforted them for a while before the four of them raised their glasses again, sincerely wishing that the world would be free from illness from now on.